Many grooms choose to head out for a round of golf with their groomsmen and male relatives on the morning of the big day, but that doesn’t mean golf is the only activity available to the groom and his buddies. Here are a few other ideas that will make the day even more memorable:

• Play a sport. From touch football to soccer, softball and tennis, there are plenty of team sports that are guaranteed to be a good time. Just make sure to plan ahead so that everyone comes prepared (and don’t let the groom get tackled!).
• Get into games. Host a video game marathon or challenge the groomsmen to bowling, billiards or poker for a little friendly competition.
• Book a massage. What better way to help everyone look relaxed and glowing than with an hour-long pre-wedding massage?
• Be adventurous. Check out a local rock climbing gym or race go karts together. Trying something new is a great way to have a blast before the wedding!

From our experience, brides will scour the web, flip through dozens of magazines and tirelessly Photoshop new hairstyles on themselves in the search for the perfect wedding hair. Grooms, on the other hand, tend to roll out of bed in the morning, shower and call it a day.

We know some men won’t be too excited about their grooming options, but a man who takes care of his skin and hair before the wedding gets a thumbs up in our book! We encourage you to talk to your guy about making an appointment at a spa or dermatologist before the wedding to consider his skincare options.

Popular spa treatments for men include:

• Gentleman’s facials to cleanse and exfoliate the skin
• Microdermabrasion to remove scars and fine lines
• Eyebrow shaping for a natural appearance
• Polish-free manicures to make sure his nails are in top shape

Plus, when it comes to hairstyles, conservative cuts with texture tend to come out on top. He shouldn’t sacrifice any of his style, but he might consider growing out that buzz cut or trimming his long locks for the big day. Here are a few of our favorite groom’s hairstyles:

A friend forwarded me this article from the New York Times yesterday, and I wasn’t really surprised by what it says. Men are getting more involved in the wedding planning process these days, meaning that they want to help their future spouses to create a special occasion for all of their guests. This doesn’t mean they necessarily want to spend hours picking out flowers or satin ribbon, but they might be interested in the style and color of your invitations, groomsmen attire and event décor.

If you are looking for great online wedding resources for men, we recommend a few of the links below:

• GroomGroove offers everything a guy needs to play his part with finesse. Find tips for making speeches, hosting a rocking reception and even a checklist of the groom’s duties.
• Looking for gifts tailored to grooms, with a little advice thrown in for good measure? The Man Registry is the site for you. They have everything from personalized beer steins to tips for writing vows that will leave her teary-eyed.
• Is all of this a little much for you? Find a place to read about a groom who is even more skeptical than you at The Grumpy Groom. It might even inspire you to start your own blog!